Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains the role of decomposers in the cycling of nitrogen and carbon in organic chemistry reactions?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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In the context of organic chemistry reactions, which type of reaction involves the replacement of an atom or group of atoms in a molecule with a different atom or group?
A
Substitution reaction
B
Elimination reaction
C
Rearrangement reaction
D
Addition reaction
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Identify the key characteristic of each type of reaction: Substitution reactions involve replacing an atom or group in a molecule with another atom or group.
Understand elimination reactions: These involve the removal of atoms or groups from a molecule, often resulting in the formation of a double bond.
Consider rearrangement reactions: These involve the reorganization of the molecular structure without adding or removing atoms.
Review addition reactions: These involve adding atoms or groups to a molecule, typically across a double or triple bond.
Determine which reaction type matches the description of replacing an atom or group with another: This is characteristic of a substitution reaction.
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